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as in things
transportable items that one owns
gather up your stuff so that we can get going
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
missed a great photo opportunity because all of my camera stuff was at home
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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
a guy who has the stuff it takes to be head of a major corporation
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as in material
the basic elements from which something can be developed
reading, writing, and arithmetic—the stuff of an education
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the real stuff of nobility of character isn't riches or a title, but honor and integrity
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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in to pack
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuff
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This is the kind of stuff CharlotteFive drops every single day — new openings, hot lists, food adventures and the occasional sugar-coma confession.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Nuñez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Ser Simon, steward of Harrenhal, was a bit of comic relief in a show that seems allergic to the stuff.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This is the kind of stuff CharlotteFive drops every single day — new openings, hot lists, food adventures and the occasional sugar-coma confession.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Verb
Spoon stuffing between artichoke leaves.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Nuñez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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After Liam Rosenior left Strasbourg to join Chelsea in January this year, O’Neil was appointed by the French side and guided the team to an eighth-place finish, narrowly missing out on European qualification by one point.
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Marketing creates engagement, intent signals surface and then momentum breaks somewhere between qualification, context and sales action.
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There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
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The turnstones gorge themselves on those eggs before continuing their journey north.
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But gorging on pollen alone wasn’t enough to lengthen a life.
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The social calendar is crammed.
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The growing interest in quietcations reflects a broader realization that well-being isn't restored by cramming more experiences into a vacation.
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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